Announcing the Launch of Fun Club @ Bellambi: A Step Towards Greater Social Impact
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our new initiative, Fun Club @ Bellambi, set to commence in Term 2, 2025. This initiative is a testament to our...
A Community Preschool
At 51社区 we focus on delivering the best possible staffing ratios, highly qualified teachers and centre staff, with beautiful play environments that nurture children and facilitate their creative expression.
Enquire now for 2025
We are taking enrolment enquiries for 2025. If you are interested in having your child start at one of our centres, click on the link below to download enrolment information pack.
Our Centre Locations
We have 26 Community Preschools across NSW offering term care or long daycare to 0鈥�5yrs.
Pricing and Subsidies
If you have a child enrolled in one of our Community Preschools you may be eligible for the Australian Government鈥檚 Child Care Subsidy. See page 21 of our Parent Handbook for more details.
Fun Club Locations
51社区 has 15 Fun Clubs providing before and after school care, and school holiday care, for children aged 5鈥�12 years.
Creativity, fun and variety
Our Fun Clubs have a fun and creative curriculum including activities such as drama, cooking, arts and crafts, photography and dance.
School Holiday Programs
Fun Club’s range of school holiday programs will be sure to leave children happy, inspired and a little bit exhausted at the end of each day.
Every child has the right to early education
Include Me delivers programs to families and educators to ensure children are given the best possible start to life.
Transition To School
When it is time for the transition to big school, 51社区 can point you in the right direction for practical support, community events, information and current research.
Children and Parenting Support (CAPS)
Children and Parenting Support is an Australian Government initiative, designed to support families with young children aged 0-12 years, living in the Wollongong region.
Transition to Early Childhood Education and Care
When it is time for the transition to Early Childhood Education and Care, 51社区 can point you in the right direction for practical support, community events, information and current research.
Our values
Our values guide our practices across all levels of our organisation, from Head Office, to Educators in services.
Safety
Integrity
Child-centric
Leadership
Inclusion
Connection
What we offer
All meals provided
Our cooks and staff enjoy exploring ways to expand your child鈥檚 palate while ensuring they get all the important nutrients that their little bodies need to grow strong and healthy (EL&C and Fun Club Only).
School readiness
We believe preparation for big school starts from the very first day! All 51社区 Preschools support and engage their local Transition to School program.
Nappies and wipes
We know you value the big little extras, so in all Early Learning and Care services, nappies and wipes are provided for you.
Outdoor spaces
We believe in the wonder of the great outdoors! All of our services offer outdoor areas for play-based learning.
Smiles all round!
51社区 exists for children and families, working to provide access to the highest quality early education and care in Australia. In fact, quality is central to everything we do.
News & information
A Day in the Life of: Vacation Care with West Wollongong Fun Club
Ever wondered what a day in OOSH (Out of School Hours Care) is like? Well, come along on an epic adventure with Laurence and the amazing team at West Wollongong...
51社区 invites you to a professional learning and networking event: Pedagogical leadership as a relational and responsive practice
At 51社区, we have a front row seat for the鈥痩atest research and thinking on early childhood education鈥痑nd we want to share this with the Early Learning Community! We...
Find a centre
Near home or near work
With 42 centres across NSW you are bound to find the right centre for your families circumstances.
Uniquely BFS
Educational framework
Bespoke Educational Framework
The educational framework is a benchmark for best practice across all 51社区 services, setting out expectations for pedagogical learning and teaching practices that support the promotion of learning in the early years.
Safeguarding children
Child safety is a part of our vision and values
We are a child safe organisation. We take a whole of organisation approach towards creating and embedding a child safe culture, environment and practices for all children, across all service types and programs.